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Top 10 tours in Dubai
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The 10 Tastings of Dubai: Street Food
396 reviews
3 hours | Food tours | Dubai
Ready to taste the best food in Dubai? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Dubai.
The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Dubai through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Dubai satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.
Want to see the best of Dubai? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Historic Dubai!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Dubai, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Dubai.
Embark on a Desert day trip outside of Dubai where many treasures, insights, and stories are waiting. Let a local host show you around and experience the Arabian Desert from a local perspective. Give yourself the gift of a Dubai Desert day trip with a local - it’s a must-do!
Welcome to Dubai! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Dubai to start your city trip on the right foot.
Withlocals Your Way!: Explore Beyond Dubai Day Trip
757 reviews
8 hours | day trips | Dubai
How do you imagine the perfect day trip from Dubai? Now you can make it a reality! Hire a local guide and set off on a fully personalized journey beyond the city limits. Explore the stunning surroundings by car, and you get to decide where and when to stop. From famous landmarks to hidden treasures in the countryside, the choice is yours!
As the sun sets, Dubai lights up, the heat of the day fades, and the tourist crowds start to thin out. This is the time to enjoy the city at its atmospheric best on a private tour with a local! Take in glittering highlights and the local ambiance that only the evening brings out in Dubai.
Did you know that the Dubai tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
Half-Day Layover or Shore Excursion: Discover Dubai Like a Local
747 reviews
4 hours | day trips | Dubai
Discover your ideal Dubai tour with this personalized shore excursion! With pick-up directly from the cruise terminal or airport, you’ll have the flexibility to explore Dubai at your own pace. A local guide will take you around the city, letting you choose where to stop—whether it’s iconic landmarks or hidden gems. The day is yours to shape!
"Today we had a great tour with our tour guide Ikram.
We already have been in Dubai once, but wanted to experience more and dig a bit deeper into the city. So our tour guide adapted the tour to our needs. He picked us up at our cruise ship and showed us old Dubai with its souks, traditional houses and the Creek and explained us a lot of the history and the “birth” of Dubai and the VAE 🇦🇪.
After that, we went to new Dubai (after a short stop at the kings palace) and all the “crazy” highlights the city has to offer.
We also tasted a small snack called shuwarma. It tasted wonderful. 🤤
And not to forget our comfy transportation and its good driver.
All in all, our host made this tour really memorable and if you ever come to Dubai, we recommend you to book this tour with Ikram 🤩
PS: he is also a very good photographer ☺️"
"We were truly fortunate to have Ikram as our guide for the desert adventure. His deep knowledge of the desert and exceptional driving skills made the trip unforgettable. Thank you, Ikram, for the wonderful photo moments, the thrilling sandboarding experience, and the delightful evening!"
"Mansour was an excellent guide; and what very flexible with our last minute requests. It was a great opportunity to visit the older part of Dubai and learn about the state. Thanks Mansoor!"
StijnAbout local Mansoor AliDubai, November 5, 2025
"Thanks to Sandy for stepping in for Sruthy at the last minute - we had a terrific food tour and learned so much about Dubai. He was a great guide - highly recommend!"
"Ikram is very pleasant and knowledgeable about Dubai. This was my first time in Dubai and he made me feel very welcome and I came away knowing a lot about the city. I highly recommend doing this tour with Ikram."
"wow! what an amazing experience! Suglain is a wonderful host and an even better photographer!! he knew all the best spots for pictures !! he is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect english. we saw so much and he was very accommodating. We didn’t want to stop for shopping so he was kind enough to skip that part. We liked him so much that we booked 2 other tours with him !!! I love that we were able to do what WE wanted to do and that we weren’t with a group ! i highly recommend this tour but please request Suglain !! he’s the best !! "
"We did the City Kick-start Tour with Ikram.
I would love to give more than Ten stars if it was possible.
This was an amazing tour.
Ikram is very knowledgeable and proud of Dubai and its History and takes you on this journey with enthusiasm and passion but also adds moments of fun, humour and many interesting facts.
Ikrams tour opened our eyes and we discovered so much more about Dubai.
We didn't want it to end.
We highly recommend Ikram.
Thank you Ikram for giving us such an incredible tour and great memories.
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Private & Personalized Tours in Dubai with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Dubai, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Dubai spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Dubai.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Dubai, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Dubai awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Dubai, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Dubai. Get ready to explore like a local!
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